Instructions: Melt shortening. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Mix well and cool.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs one at a time to shortening mixture, beating well after each addition. Blend in dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Spread in a greased 15x10x1" pan - or for thicker bars, use a 13x9x2" pan. Bake at 350 F for 25-30 min. When almost cool, cut into bars.

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